Classical Collections Network in Scotland
A joint event with the Hellenic and Roman Societies posted by National Museums Scotland. Edinburgh, 12:45 – 17:00
13.00 – 13.10 Welcome and introduction to the event
Vicky Donnellan, Co-Chair of the Classical Collections Network
Lesley Fitton and Fiona Haarer, Hellenic and Roman Societies
13.10 – 14.15 Collections and their histories
Margaret Maitland, ‘Classical collections at National Museums Scotland’
Anja Slawisch, ‘Classical Collections at Edinburgh University’
Rob Longworth and Thania Meneses-Flores, ‘Mystery objects from the Trimontium Museum Trust collections’
Andy Mills, ‘Classical collections at The Hunterian’
14.15 – 14.25 Break
14.25 – 15.40 Collections and their histories
Judith Hewitt, ‘Dumfries Museum: Far away lands, local collectors’
Alison Hadfield, ‘Teaching and outreach with the University of St Andrews’ Cypriot Collection’
Christina Donald, ‘Classical Collections in The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum’
Abigail Allan, ‘Ancient Greek vases in National Trust collections in England’
Anna Reeve, ‘Exploring the ancient Mediterranean collections at Summerlee Museum’
15.40 – 16.10 Tea and networking
16.10 – 16.50 Guided tour of Classical collections on display at the National Museum of Scotland led by Daniel Potter and Margaret Maitland
16.50 – 17.00 Closing remarks
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